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In 1798, Napoleon surprised the world by invading Egypt. His goal was to conquer the eastern Mediterranean and, from there, either invade India, or invade Europe through the backdoor—from the east.
His initial battles, for example at the Pyramids, were spectacular victories. But Horatio Nelson soon destroyed the French fleet at the Battle of Aboukir Bay; and a British naval officer, Sir Sidney Smith, was the first person to defeat him on land at the Battle of Acre. As a result of those two losses, Napoleon was trapped.
At Aboukir and Acre is the story of Edgar Blagrove, a young man whose father was an English merchant in Alexandria. When Napoleon arrives, he is separated from his father, attaches himself to a Bedouin tribe, and fights the French. After witnessing the French defeat at Aboukir Bay, he joins the British Navy as a midshipman, and participates in Napoleon's defeat at Acre by serving as an interpreter to Sir Sidney Smith.
The book concludes with four articles in the “Rest of the Story” section:
I. Napoleon’s Campaign in Egypt
II. The Battle of the Pyramids
III. The Battle of the Nile
IV. The Battle of Acre
Fiction Chapters: Grade Level: 8.9 - Reading Age: 14 Years
Nonfiction Articles: Grade Level: 12 - Reading Age: 17 Years
Henty’s Homeschool History Series
Teaching History Through Fiction
The Henty series is a unique way of learning about history. It consists of over 80 novels, each representing a significant historical period or event. Following each novel is a series of nonfiction articles which expand on the events or places in which the novel is set. - Perfect for homeschool students - Even better for adults who have never lost their desire to learn.
“If you want to fall in love with history, there is simply no better way to do it than this.”
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